Corporate Sales Manager

Montana Knife Company

Location: MKC Headquaters - Missoula, MT 

Job Type: Full-time/Part Time

Department: Marketing/Sales

Reports To: CMO

Position Summary

Montana Knife Company is looking for a Corporate Sales Manager to help lead and grow our fast-moving corporate sales channel. This person will manage inbound leads generated through our website, build relationships with new and existing business customers, and work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver an exceptional customer experience from first inquiry to final order.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, proactive, people-oriented, and hungry to grow business. The right candidate understands how to manage a pipeline, follow up consistently, identify new opportunities, and represent the brand at expos and trade shows. Ongoing training will be provided.



          Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming corporate sales leads from the MKC website and respond in a timely, professional manner
• Qualify new opportunities and guide customers through the corporate gifting and bulk order process
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, partners, and prospective accounts
• Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, events, and trade shows
• Work closely with the Marketing team to improve lead flow, messaging, and campaign performance
• Working Closely with the CMO to align outreach, account strategy, and customer communication
• Coordinate with the Manufacturing team on timelines, product availability, customization needs, and delivery expectations
• Help customers select products, customization options, and order quantities that fit their goals and budget
• Track leads, quotes, follow-ups, and sales activity in the appropriate systems
• Represent Montana Knife Company at expos, trade shows, and industry events to help grow awareness and generate new leads
• Support the continued growth and operational success of the corporate sales program
  
  
  What Success Looks Like
• Fast and professional response time to inbound leads
• Strong conversion of qualified website leads into corporate orders
• Consistent development of new business opportunities
• Clear communication between customers and internal teams
• Accurate coordination of custom and bulk orders from quote to delivery
• Positive representation of the MKC brand in person and online
  
  
  Required Qualifications
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple leads, projects, and follow-ups at the same time
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations/manufacturing teams
• Self-starter with strong organization and follow-through
• Willingness to travel for trade shows, expos, and customer-facing events
• Basic understanding of sales process, lead management, and business development
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM or lead-tracking tools

         Preferred (but not mandatory) Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, business development, customer success, or a related role
• Experience in B2B sales, corporate gifting, branded merchandise, premium consumer products, or outdoor/hunting industry sales
• Experience working trade shows or live events
• Familiarity with quoting, custom orders, or production coordination
• Passion for the outdoor, hunting, ranching, tactical, or American-made product space
  
  
  Compensation & Benefits
  
  Compensation: Base Pay Dependent on Experience New Lead Commission %
  
  Benefits: MKC Healthcare, 401K and PTO